Avalanche Forecast

Issued: Apr 15th, 2024 4:00PM

The alpine rating is low, the treeline rating is low, and the below treeline rating is low.

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Kootenay Boundary, Kokanee, Retallack, Valhalla, Whatshan, Bonnington, Grohman, Kootenay Pass, Norns, Rossland, South Okanagan, Ymir.

Cooling temperatures will form a surface crust and cause generally safe avalanche conditions.

Summary

Confidence

High

Avalanche Summary

Warm sunny weather over the weekend likely caused small wet loose avalanches.

Snowpack Summary

Cooling temperatures will form a surface crust on all aspects above 1200 m. The upper snowpack consists of various melt-freeze layers. The lower snowpack is strong and bonded.

Weather Summary

Monday Night

Partly cloudy. 40 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C. Freezing level 1200 m.

Tuesday

Cloudy with 1 to 5 cm of snow. 30 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.

Wednesday

Cloudy with 1 to 5 cm of snow. 20 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C. Freezing level 1500 m.

Thursday

Mix of sun and cloud. 10 km/h north ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 1700 m.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • A crust on the surface will help bind the snow together, but may make for tough travel conditions.
  • Make observations and assess conditions continually as you travel.

Valid until: Apr 16th, 2024 4:00PM

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